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Govt expects only 10.7% rise in exports, way short of the required pace

Pakistan growth at a much lower rate than South Asian neighbours

Need for a plan stems from a previous MoU to enable women’s economic empowerment

Appreciates zero-rated regime, wants more concessions

Farmers fear fertiliser subsidy will not be passed on to targeted segment

Statement comes after Economic Survey said that company’s output had gone down

Volume, however, was up 4%; major share in increase came from Interbank Funds Transfer

Lost 632 points before gaining 1,161 during last three days

Of the allocated Rs30b, about Rs25b will be spent on varying schemes

Rs1 million have been allocated under the discretionary grant for the premier’s as well as the president’s office

Government allocates Rs860.1 billion for defence in 2016-17, shows increase of Rs85 billion from outgoing fiscal year

Government also ends concession on fertiliser sales

Experts appear unimpressed, argue India doing much more

Budget proposal could slow down growth of 3G/4G subscribers

Government intends to charge FED of Rs1 per kg: Dar

Dar says five sectors to see return of old tax regime

Amount kept lower against outgoing year’s initial target due to sharp fall in crude prices

Revision in CGT structure, increase in tax rates will hurt trading volumes on PSX

Finance minister Ishaq Dar informed the parliament that Rs860billion have been allocated for the armed forces

New budget strikes a balance between fiscal consolidation imposed by IMF and some incentives for the industrial sector

Still seems less given CPEC’s financing requirements

Its chairman has agreed to plea bargain, submitted application with NAB

Passengers would now travel via Etihad Airways to Australia, Europe

Fast-track revival taking place in the country, survey says

Eclipses 2.8% expansion of last year as govt moves to tackle power deficit

Stock market attracted net inflow of $38.5m in outgoing year, decrease of 85%

Dismal performance reveals gaping holes in govt policy

Survey advises focus on value-added services, branchless banking

Energy sector posted 12.18% growth, electricity generation posts slight increase

Amount just 4.45% less than previous year, raises doubts on govt’s claims of withdrawing massive tax breaks

A day before announcing the budget, the government highlights its achievements in the past year

Institutes should design their curricula according to sector needs, says official

Industry experts assert that an effective enforcement strategy is needed against non-compliant cigarette manufacturers

Benchmark KSE-100 index increases 434.6 points

Move meant to control prices in Ramazan

Seeks 20% premium over price set in 2012 petroleum policy

Against IMF’s recommendations, government moves decisively towards single-stage-tax

New licence would allocate company another 10MHZ block on 850-MHZ band

Price level of CPI for all urban households in February 2016 was understated by as much as 9%, says think tank

How the PML-N fared in the past three years

OGDC and PPL working on pilot project to drill shale wells

Many apparel brands are witnessing double-digit growth

Planning minister denies any bureaucratic hurdle in implementation of these schemes

The regulator has caught, penalised several brokers for using clients’ money illegally

Benchmark KSE-100 index decreases 173.13 points

Company’s move signals intent of expansion in energy sector

This will help meet energy needs, especially during Ramazan

Petroleum ministry had sought supply of 31mmcfd to fertiliser manufacturer

The National Highway Authority will get a share of Rs188 billion, mainly to complete the road projects of the CPEC

Benchmark KSE-100 index loses 459.57 points